Penis Extension Surgery Does Not Work, Says Study

Penis Extension Surgery Does Not Work! Also, It’s Dangerous

Whether you’d ever actually get your penis extended, you’ve probably at least thought about what might go into a surgical process like this. Unfortunately, according to a new study, we have bad news when it comes to extending the length of your penis — it doesn’t work. And, it might actually be dangerous.

In the study published in Sexual Medicine Reviews titled “Systematic Review of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions in Normal Men Complaining of Small Penis Size” researchers have come up with some striking conclusions. For one, many of the men who are desperate enough to go under the knife in exchange for the promise of a bigger unit are at least somewhat poor at judging their own size.

“The vast majority of men who may wish to have their penis made longer have a penis of completely normal length, but they often feel that their penis is too small,” Dr. Gordon Muir, a London urologist and one of the study's principal researchers, reported.

Besides being perfectly normal and perfectly intact prior to the penis extension procedure, according to the study, things don't always go so well after the fact. The facts seem to suggest that overall, penis extension procedures are risky, and most men who bite the bullet and commit to cosmetic surgery on their sexual equipment end up being deeply unhappy with their choice. The most common complication? Permanent numbness. Reading between the lines, that seems like bad news when it comes to any attempt at a normal sex life.

“These procedures should almost never be done,” Dr. Muir said in the report. “They can cost up to £30,000 [about $38,700] or even £40,000 [about $51,600], often the man ends up with a penis that is disfigured, and there is no more than 20% satisfaction rates with these procedures.”

The two most common penile enhancement practices involve some drastic, dramatic measures. In one method, dermal fillers are directly injected into the penis. A second operation is termed suspensory ligament incision and involves an incision and a division of a ligament, which anchors the penis. The procedures are not approved by the FDA, though they allegedly see an increase in popularity despite the dangers.

Still, despite the risks, the study does report a 20 percent chance of satisfaction. However, if you’re someone considering a penis extension, you might want to consider whether or not those odds are worth it.